The electric fuel pump on your Honda is located inside the fuel tank. Most models provide an access door underneath the rear seat cushion. This guide is based on a Honda Civic, which is similar to other models. If your particular model does not provide an access door, you will have to lower the fuel tank to gain access to the fuel pump.

Relieve the Fuel System Pressure

Unplug the fuel pump relay located behind the glove box or under the dashboard.

Start the engine and let it stall.

Plug the fuel relay.

Remove the fuel filler cap.

Remove the Fuel Pump

Remove the rear cushion. On some models you may have to remove a cross bar from the floor.

Unscrew the access door from the floor using a Phillips screwdriver.

Unplug the fuel pump electrical connector on top of the fuel tank.

Disconnect the fuel lines quick-connect fittings form the fuel tank by pressing the lock tabs and pulling the plastic connector form the fitting.

Install the New Fuel Pump

Install the fuel pump/sending assembly in the tank and lock the assembly locknut using a new gasket and O-ring. Make sure the marks on the pump assembly align with the marks on the fuel tank.

Connect the fuel lines.

Plug the fuel pump electrical connector.

Screw in the access door.

Mount the cross bar if your particular Honda model is equipped with it.

Re-Install the rear seat.

Tighten the fuel filler cap.

Tip

checkYou may rent a spanner wrench or similar tool to remove the locknut from the fuel tank of your Honda model form most auto parts stores.

Warning

closeWhen working on the fuel system of your vehicle, do not allow smoking near or around the car and park away from appliances with open flames like water heaters and dryers to avoid a possible accident.

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Since 2003 Dan Ferrell has contributed general and consumer-oriented news to television and the Web. His work has appeared in Texas, New Mexico and Miami and on various websites. Ferrell is a certified automation and control technician from the Advanced Technology Center in El Paso, Texas.